New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-06
MILITARY BUGLE NOTES.
CALLING SOLDIERS TO The CAPITAL.

CALLING SOLDlEkS III j HE CAPITAL.
COMPETING FOR PRIzEs-PROMOTIONs IN TIN
NATIONAL GUARD.
The National Guard camp TO he established in Washing.
ton in May promises bring together the largest gather
ing troops ali the states that has been since
the closed The tents will be pitched under the
shadow Of the Washington Monument, and there will be
ample accommodation there all tho soldiers that are
likely respond invitation The object to pro-
mote military efficiency by competitive drills and other
methods and to mako exhibition Of military strength
that will demonstrate the Importance Of giving National
aid to the States In the maintenance OF uniformed
militia Money prizes guidons. medals in gold silver
and bronze and silver trophies for armory decoration are
the prizes to be distributed Camp George Wash.
ngon to DO called will be opened with appro-
pirate ceremonies on May g. The exercises Will
last for week All arms of the service will
be represented and the attendance Of large contingent
from nearly every State assured The entries for the
various prizes will close April /. g. T. whcatley il
the chairman Of the committee charged with arranging
the details and General Albert Ordway is vice-charman
II expected that platoon OF the I'd Battery Captain
Ferdinand Earle. will he the camp with 10 Calling
and companies OF infantry from various parts Of
the state going No regimental organization from
this city Brooklyn has signifed its intention
take part From various points in tho South and West
large delegations will attend.
There is a difference of opinion among National Guard
officers regard to the advisabity OF encouraging
petitive drills rival military organizations. Emu
aion regarded excellent thing leading to deve
opment and increased efficiency but the sting OF defeat is
hard and sometimes produces bitterness Of feel
the existence of which is not desirable As far Is
such feeling has resulted from the competition
between the bayonet squa Of Companies Of the 18th
Regiment and OF the 18th Regiment which took place
Mt the 10Th Regiment armory last wednesday evening:
such superior excellence as to gain for each large
share Of commentator from the numerous military men
winners by the judges ami by all impartial Observers but
1t declared to be close contest and the men OF the
Of the splendid exhibition made their OPPONENTS The
OF D. Setter %s. dea for
quarters of hour and it was difficult to detect an
sc Schools ny Of the ssr and Of tho
company which they executed. Worthy of special
secure arms" on the march, the obique and rank
loadngs and rings the firing lying down. the align,
in the Sayonet exercise There bad halt, but 10
was caused by failure to understand the command.
squad Of Company Cor 18th Regiment was Commanded
by Captain Theodore Schmidt Changing step IN march
mon time. and marking time were well DONE as were the
wheengs and the left turn" The march to the was
badly executed. and the alignments might have been
more perfect In fixing and unxing bayones Of the
men Was SLOW T9s D d was ssse e 1--WE
besides its commander, while that OF the other com
competiton was over the judges Colonies p Stewart,
OF the llth Regiment; Colonel James H. Jones' OF the
the I'd Batery-after brief consultation. advanced to
the centre of the hall and Lieutenant wilson announced
their decision. He said
judges have asked me TO the decision Ihs drill was
D. f2th Regiment
This was greeted with mighty cheer for the vciors,
Sergeant Setter was taken up bodily By some oftse
soldiers Of the l2h and carried in triumph around the
room reception followed Among those present wero
Generals William H. Brownel and Philip II. Briggs:
Colonel d. Scott, OF the sth Regiment Colonel
~ fbo Ileutenant-
Colones Thomas b. Rand Of the 9th Regiment and VIII.
lam r Walton OF the d n an Rs ns sr
nard commandment Of the company whose men won In
the aud S tss neM Harlem company of the list
Regiment Is recruiting rapidly Az the monthly meet
ing 3 & a sso be- held next
evening for two Lientenants and several 3Sneommis
will he chosen First Lieutenant and Clinton H. smith OF
Company b. 9TH REGIMENT will DO second Lieutenant
Of the Regiment who qualified during the Last season
M take ss s on the al h is
Creeimoor and the Regmental Grand Gold Medal for
9e I SSes TO- senan john Shepherd Of Company
ID. Tie State prize OF 500 or It's equivalent lot ne
I'd Brigade will to COMPANY I. Of which sixty.two oas
OF sixty four members qualified The same company was
miles and the gold silver and medals for recruit
ing By the Veteran Association will also be pro-
Captain /. Frank Barry. Of Company l. list Resment
an% Tr are spoken % os Of as csae. Ss POSITION Of
Major OF that regiment in place OF Frederick Hopper
promoted 10 the Internationally Both are expe-
rienced and capable officers.
The marksnen's badges for 1856 will be presented TO
members OF the l4th Regiment who have qualified on
March TO- when tine command Will be reviewed by Gen
eral McIher They will he distributed by Major deorgo
l. Fox Inspector Of Rifle Practice OF the Second Brigade.
General Thomas H. Barber the Assistant Adiutant Cen
eral on the Of the First Brigade was graduated az
West Point 1867 and served the artillery and after
ward on the staff OF General Hancock resignins on July
l. 1888 He IA of wealth ard has leisure TO devote
to the duties his position IL would be to the advant
age OF the National Guard II more men OK his social
standing military experience and capacity could DO In
duced to accept responsible positions
Colonel Michel has rendered an informal recep-
ton by the officers OF the 18th Regiment lt Will tako
place the arnory next saturday evening Many noteo
military men are expected 10 be present
Sergeant NJ Pressinger. who was decorated with inc
Finch medal as the best drilled in Company G, I'D
Regime Is OF the best tructors among
the commissioned officers OF the First Brigade.
The return rife match between Companies ID ana ot
the sd Regiment was won by the former Win score Ok
43l Ia 3o5. ,..
William A. Couch, who elected Second Lieutenans
OF Company A. Regiment, last Tuesday evening. was
formerly sergeant In the 4th Separate Company Oh
YOnkers. 80 $3.50, :, ,-.
surgeon j. Freeman Atwood OF the l4th Regiment and
Assistant Surgeon d. Beasley OF the Sd Battery nave
received their commissions They will be valuable aces
The annual ball the LIST Battery TO take place at mo
armory on evening Of March %. promises to DC p
liant affair Many prominent officers OF the Nauohai
Guard will be present . ,,-. IN, ...
The Examining Board Of the 7lst Regiment will meet
next Wednesday evening at the arnory.
COyGRESSMAN GLOVERS BRIDE.